PRE-START-UP
WARNING: Failure to observe the following warn- ings could result in serious personal injury.
1.Follow recognized safety practices and wear protective goggles when checking or servicing refrigerant system.
2.Do not operate compressor or provide any elec- tric power to unit unless compressor terminal cover is in place and secured.
3.Do not remove compressor terminal cover until all electrical sources are disconnected.
4.Relieve all pressure from system before touch- ing or disturbing anything inside terminal box if refrigerant leak is suspected around compres- sor terminals.
5.Never attempt to repair soldered connection while refrigerant system is under pressure.
6.Do not use torch to remove any component. Sys- tem contains oil and refrigerant under pres- sure. To remove a component, wear protective goggles and proceed as follows:
a.Shut off electrical power and then gas to unit.
b.Reclaim refrigerant to relieve all pressure from system using both high- and low-pres- sure ports.
c.Cut component connection tubing with tub- ing cutter and remove component from unit.
d.Carefully unsweat remaining tubing stubs when necessary. Oil can ignite when exposed to torch flame.
Proceed as follows to inspect and prepare the unit for initial start-up:
1.Remove all access panels.
2.Read and follow instructions on all WARNING, CAU- TION, and INFORMATION labels attached to, or shipped with, unit.
3.Make the following inspections:
a.Inspect for shipping and handling damages such as broken lines, loose parts, or disconnected wires, etc.
b.Inspect for oil at all refrigerant tubing connec- tions and on unit base. Detecting oil generally indicates a refrigerant leak. Leak-test all refrig- erant tubing connections using electronic leak detector, halide torch, or liquid-soap solution.
c.Inspect all field-wiring and factory-wiring con- nections. Be sure that connections are completed and tight. Be sure that wires are not in contact with refrigerant tubing or sharp edges.
d.Inspect coil fins. If damaged during shipping and handling, carefully straighten fins with a fin comb.
4.Verify the following conditions:
a.Make sure that condenser-fan blade are correctly positioned in fan orifice. See Condenser-Fan Adjustment section on page 62 for more details.
b.Make sure that air filter(s) is in place.
c.Make sure that condensate drain trap is filled with water to ensure proper drainage.
d.Make sure that all tools and miscellaneous loose parts have been removed.
START-UP
I. UNIT PREPARATION
Make sure that unit has been installed in accordance with these installation instructions and applicable codes. Make sure that Start-Up Checklist, located on back page of this booklet, has been completed and filled out.
II. RETURN-AIR FILTERS
Make sure correct filters are installed in filter tracks (see Tables 1A and 1B). Do not operate unit without return-air filters.
III. OUTDOOR-AIR INLET SCREENS
Outdoor-air inlet screens must be in place before operating unit.
IV. COMPRESSOR MOUNTING
Compressors are internally spring mounted. Do not loosen or remove compressor holddown bolts. On 580F150 and 151 units, remove the tiedown bands that hold the compressors together.
V. INTERNAL WIRING
Check all electrical connections in unit control boxes. Tighten as required. Ensure wiring does not come into direct contact with refrigerant tubing.
VI. GAS PIPING
Check gas piping for leaks.
WARNING: Disconnect gas piping from unit when leak testing at pressure greater than 1/2 psig. Pres- sures greater than 1/2 psig will cause gas valve damage resulting in hazardous condition. If gas valve is sub- jected to pressure greater than 1/2 psig, it must be replaced before use. When pressure testing field- supplied gas piping at pressures of 1/2 psig or less, a unit connected to such piping must be isolated by man- ually closing the gas valve.
VII. REFRIGERANT SERVICE PORTS
To service refrigerant service ports, remove compressor access panel. Each unit system has 3 Schrader-type service gage ports: one on the suction line, one on the liquid line, and one on the compressor discharge line. Be sure that caps on the ports are tight. The Schrader-type valve on the discharge line is located under the low-pressure switch. Another valve is located on the discharge line underneath the high- pressure switch. It is screwed on a Schrader fitting but there is no Schrader core.
VIII. HIGH FLOW VALVES
Located on the compressor hot gas and suction tubes are High Flow Valves. Large black plastic caps distinguish these valves with O-rings located inside the caps. These valves can not be accessed for service in the field. Ensure the plastic caps are in place and tight or the possibility of refrigerant leakage could occur.
IX. COMPRESSOR ROTATION
On 3-phase units with scroll compressors, it is important to be certain compressor is rotating in the proper direction. To determine whether or not compressor is rotating in the proper direction:
1.Connect service gages to suction and discharge pres- sure fittings.
2.Energize the compressor.
3.The suction pressure should drop and the discharge pressure should rise, as is normal on any start-up.